Politichaos

Resolving the Ruckus

Proposition 32 : State and Local Political Contributions

Official title : Political Contributions by Payroll Deduction. Contributions to Candidates. Initiative Statute.

State analysis   /    Money trail

Summary :

  1. Prohibits unions, corporations and government contractors from using payroll-deducted funds for state & local political purposes.
  2. Prohibits unions and corporations from contributing directly or indirectly to state & local candidates and candidate controlled committees. They can contribute to superPACs, ballot measures, etc via independent expenditures.
  3. Prohibits government contractor contributions to elected officers or officer-controlled committees who play a role in awarding their contracts, from the time the contract is being considered until contract is expired.

Notes: none at this time